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4.26.2012

Huevos Rancheros

 

I can hardly believe it’s nearly the end of April. The month got away from me as it so often does. I thought I had lots of time for projects before I leave for a short vacation. I was going to plant the tomatoes. I was going to weed the beds. I was planning on trying my hand at making Maeve another dress and finishing a baby quilt for a dear friend. I accomplished none of this. That’s not too surprising, however. I often find myself running out of time leaving a path of half-finished projects and a trail of sticky cheerios in my wake.

And, what else? I just realized Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner. I discovered this by accident. I was going back and forth with a friend of mine in an effort to schedule an extremely important and long-coveted meatball making event for May. It turned out the 5th of May was the only day in the near future on which all parties could meet for the meatball olympics. The 5th day of May sounded familiar. Why? Oh, right, it’s Cinco De Mayo. I stared at the calendar for just a moment weighing the meatballs…

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Posted in: easy, eggs, mexican, vegetarian

4.18.2012

Rosemary Focaccia Bread | The Small Pleasures

I even remembered the snacks. It was a miracle because I don’t always remember the snacks. Sometimes, I forget the snacks, but remember to pack an extra pair of baby socks. Sometimes, I forget the socks, but I manage to refill the wipe container. On those days, I’m certain to forget the diapers. That’s just how it is on most days. Yesterday, however, I was jolted out of a sleepy haze when the electricians arrived at 7:30 in the morning. I was in my pajamas. We all were. There is nothing quite like two strangers wondering around your home with big ladders and bright-eyed-ready-to-work faces when you are still seeing blurry and garbed in pink fuzzy pajamas. It’s humbling and more than a little embarrassing.

But I got it together despite the circumstances. Bits of ceiling rained down all around me as I snipped grapes into itty bitty pieces. I made a sandwich. I packed diapers, wipes, extra clothes, socks, and the aforementioned snacks. I was feeling accomplished. Nothing was going to stop me. We managed to get out the house in record time and even to wash our redheads. I stopped for gas. There were no tears. I drove to…

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Posted in: breads, Breakfast, easy, Italian

3.29.2012

Asparagus Soba Noodles | Coming Home

The past month here in California was truly a whirlwind. Time passed so quickly and many of my grand plans slipped through my fingers. Mind you, such losses didn’t result from carelessness or other fun distractions. We found ourselves thwarted by rain, heavy winds, and a little red fox who could not catch a break.  A cold was followed by conjunctivitis, which was followed by a terrible cough and sinus infection.  We are all nearly well here, however, and ready to return to our little house in Seattle with all the comforts we left behind.  Oh sure, we lost out on a bit of sleep, but we don’t talk about such things anymore. I have too many pregnant friends to go into this topic.

So hush.

Don’t mind the bags under my eyes. I’m fine.

La tee da.

On the bright side, Maeve didn’t seem to mind the rain. She’s adaptable, wonderful, and a true joyful girl with a fabulous lust for life. When the rain pours down, she tilts her head to the sky and opens her mouth. She visited museums, parks, and beaches. She made fast friends with other little tikes and every single person at every single grocery store. She tasted…

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Posted in: asparagus, easy, eggs, spring

3.13.2012

Visiting California | Turkey Chili with White Beans

I’m in a new room right now. It’s nearly empty but for this computer and the table at which I’m sitting. It’s refreshing. It’s different. The only thing that is the least bit familiar is this computer and the pitter patter of rain on the windows.

The rain was sort of a surprise this morning. It followed so closely on the heels of an entire week of sunshine here in California. I didn’t welcome it either. My body and mind were not nearly ready to let go of the warmth. I suppose, however, it’s a good thing.  I needed to write and there is no better environment for this task. I know how to write in the rain. I know how to do lots of things in the rain. I’m sort of an expert at being soaking wet after living in Seattle for so many years.

This past week was wonderful. Really wonderful. Maeve slept through the night the very night we landed in this fair state. She continues to do so. I think this place agrees with her. We found her a vintage train set at a rummage sale in Sausalito. We hiked through the Marin Headlands and watched droves of…

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